Senior Activity Center Director

Cheer DE•Greenwood, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Activity Center Director plans, organizes, and carries out the Center’s daily activities while providing care to clients. The position oversees Center operations, activities, meals, records, outreach, volunteers, and resources. Most work takes place in an office environment, with local travel to other CHEER locations as needed to support programs and services. The role reports to the Congregate Program Manager and then to the Nutrition Program Director. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt, with scheduled hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a 30-minute midday break. Extended hours are periodically required, and occasional evening and weekend work is expected. Regular full-time benefits include subsidized employee health insurance, a free primary healthcare program, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, PTO based on hours worked and years of service, and 11 paid holidays. Optional coverage at cost includes dental, vision, AFLAC, short-term disability, and legal shield insurance.

Requirements

Two-year college degree with an emphasis in geriatrics, social services, or human services, and two years of supervisory experience; two years of experience may be substituted for each year of education.
Ability to operate a computer and printer; computer use is necessary for database software.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one or small-group situations to clients, vendors, Agency employees, and the public.
Ability to sit for long periods, up to two hours, to perform office work.
Must acquire CPR, First Aid, and Serv Safe certifications upon hire.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of situations and instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to conduct sensitive interviews and maintain confidentiality.
Valid driver’s license, current Defensive Driving certificate, and proof of insurance.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and periodically work extended hours.

Responsibilities

Prepare the Center’s monthly activity calendar and arrange guest speakers, trips, and other activities.
Ensure that Center funds and other resources are properly used and that operational procedures are followed.
Maintain accurate inventory and repair records.
Coordinate clients’ transportation needs with drivers and the Transportation Director as necessary.
Oversee preparation of daily meals served at the Center and delivered to homebound clients.
Work with the Kitchen Manager on kitchen requisitions, inventory, and meal orders from the main kitchen, maintaining a 5% difference; cover the kitchen when the Kitchen Manager is absent.
Maintain statistics and prepare reports required by the Program Director on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Use ServTracker to maintain client records and other statistical information.
Plan and coordinate Center fundraisers, and participate in Agency-wide events and fundraisers as needed.
Publicize Center events through community outreach, local media, posters or flyers, and public speaking appearances.
Recruit new Center members, including by visiting senior homes when possible, and market the Center in the community to increase membership.
Provide referral information to clients, including referrals to Outreach Workers and other Agency or non-Agency programs.
Count meal donations and make daily deposits.
Ensure the Center is clean, neat, attractive, and comfortable for members.
Attend required training and maintain required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, and Serv Safe.
Train, schedule, and supervise volunteers.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.